Roger Copple articles

Roger Copple retired in 2010 from teaching general elementary, mostly third grade, and high school special education in Indianapolis. He now lives in Brandon, Florida where he writes for Democracy Chronicles. He hopes to make a contribution to society through further study, reflection, and writing. He is especially interested in studying political theory and U.S. foreign policy, playing chess and tennis, walking-- preferably on the beach, and doing meditation. See Roger's website (www.NowSaveTheWorld.com).

Capitalism, Materialism, and Imperialism Prevent World Peace

February 27, 2020 by Roger Copple Leave a Comment

Capitalism, Materialism, and Imperialism are 3 of 9 social sins that prevent world peace and happiness. The world needs voluntary simplicity now.

The Highest Form of Communism is Transcendental Communism

December 27, 2019 by Roger Copple Leave a Comment

Let us encourage neighbors to create their own social vision and worldview, thinking globally and acting locally. Let each elementary, middle, and high school district create its own educational philosophy.

It Will Take More Than Socialism and Democracy to Save the World

August 28, 2019 by Roger Copple Leave a Comment

Imagine having democratic and ecological socialism on an international level based on a system and culture of democratic world law. It would be a revolution of love, a love revolution, a spiritual revolution, and we can have it. We can create it.

From GNP to Gross International Happiness

September 16, 2014 by Roger Copple Leave a Comment

Any healthy country that achieves a high level of gross national happiness can be a model for other countries to emulate. Here are seven problems that prevent Gross National Happiness: the overall happiness of a nation.

Let’s Revise Article V

July 30, 2014 by Roger Copple Leave a Comment

Having the longest-lasting constitution that is the hardest to change is a negative, not a positive—it is not something to brag about. The best solution is to get a constitutional amendment passed to totally revise Article V.

The Ideal American Society

July 28, 2014 by Roger Copple 1 Comment

In this essay the author discusses 6 divergent political and religious groups and the world. What is now happening is the working class is increasingly getting a smaller share of the pie, the middle class is disappearing, and the rich keep getting richer.

Third Constitution of the United States – July 2014

July 24, 2014 by Roger Copple 10 Comments

This Third Constitution of the United States created after the Articles of Confederation and the (second) Constitution of the United States—will maximize democracy, promote world peace, and restore ecological wisdom.